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    Santa Fe elites forcing California clean car rules on NM

    In 1986, Ronald Reagan quipped that the “nine most terrifying words in the English language are: ‘I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.’” Well, New Mexico’s government is “helping” again. In July, Gov. Michelle…

    Originally published inAlbuquerque Journal

    Brooke Hajny  |  August 27, 2023

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    Utah Creates an Ideal Homeschool Environment with Universal ESAs

    If you’re a homeschooling parent, an exciting development in Utah offers your family an impressive benefit. Earlier this year, lawmakers in Salt Lake City created the Utah Fits All Scholarship, putting the Beehive State in the…

    Originally published inThe Center Square

    Brooke Hajny  |  August 25, 2023

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    What’s Up in Colorado?

    Employment growth slows to nearly nothing in the Centennial State.

    D. Dowd Muska  |  August 24, 2023

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    Yeah, Um, About Those ‘Green’ Jobs…

    A gusher of opportunity in the Permian Basin, as Kern County faces a frightening future.

    D. Dowd Muska  |  August 16, 2023

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    More Nukes, Please

    A new reactor serves ratepayers — but not here.

    D. Dowd Muska  |  August 1, 2023

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    Let’s Cancel the ‘Holidays’

    Sales-tax breaks are popular, but they’re lousy fiscal policy.

    D. Dowd Muska  |  July 27, 2023

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    Gavin Newsome Should Rebuild His State’s Power Grid Instead of Destroying Everyone Else’s

    California’s power grid has been experiencing instability due to its outrageous energy goals, lack of nuclear power in its target portfolio mix, and recent heat waves. Governor Gavin Newsom has touted the state’s efforts to bolster renewable…

    Originally published inThe Daily Caller

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  July 25, 2023

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    Eight for Eight — Again

    There’s just no stopping the American Southwest’s jobs machine.

    D. Dowd Muska  |  July 24, 2023

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    Does the Mother Road Need Big Government?

    Trait Thompson, executive director of the Oklahoma Historical Society, is now a member of the Route 66 Centennial Commission. Nominated by U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), the bureaucrat joins representatives from Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Texas, New…

    D. Dowd Muska  |  July 20, 2023

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    The Southwest’s Spaceport Scorecard

    After more than two decades, there’s precious little ‘return’ from all the ‘public investment.’

    D. Dowd Muska  |  July 17, 2023

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